Stroke significantly impacts all that it touches and doesn’t only effect the elderly with 30 per cent of stroke survivors being of working age (under 65 years).
While there are some risk factors which can’t be prevented, such as age, family history, prior stroke and gender it is important we all take ownership of our health by implementing healthy daily habits.
Five tips to a healthy lifestyle to help prevent stroke include:
- eating well
- staying active
- being smoke free
- moderating alcohol intake
- visiting your doctor for a health check up
Read more about stroke prevention.
Keeping active key for stroke patients
As well as promoting healthy living our stroke ward has an incredible team of health professionals who strive to improve outcomes for stroke survivors.
We understand that being in hospital for prolonged periods of time can impact mood and motivation, which in turn impacts a patients ability to rehabilitate effectively.
We have recently embarked on 'Sunday Funday', where we provide a range of activities, such as Wheel of Fortune and Bingo, for patients to attend in a group setting.
They can also bring along their families and can stay for afternoon tea.
The activities have had great success and a positive flow-on effect for therapies throughout the week.
Read more about stroke symptoms.
